Man O War, Waiheke Island, Sidewinder Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Man O' War Sidewinder is a textural, coastal Sauvignon Blanc from the hillsides and clifftops of Waiheke Island.

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Tasting Notes

Classical in its fresh herb, lime cordial and passionfruit seed with a coastal element of weathered rock and salt spray. The palate is linear and textured finishing dry and salivating.

A grown-up, mineral Waiheke Sauvignon Blanc, a world away from the supermarket style.

Why you'll love it: If you think you know New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, this textural, saline Waiheke version will change your mind, dry, linear and made for food.

Reviews

Premium, 92 points, Cameron Douglas MS (2024 vintage), praised for its saline, mineral character, with apple and grapefruit and a crisp, leesy, dry finish.

About Man O' War

Man O' War sits on the rugged eastern end of Waiheke Island, farming the largest vineyard holding on the island across warm clay and volcanic hillside sites cooled by constant sea breezes. The estate takes its name from the 19th century ironclad warships, a nod to the Kauri masts once sourced from this coast. Fruit is hand harvested from many small parcels and made site by site, giving genuine, restaurant-quality wines that carry the maritime character of their place.

Perfect with fresh oysters, grilled white fish, or goat's cheese. Its saline, herbal cut suits seafood and fresh flavours.

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